Character Analysis Essay


Write a five-paragraph essay on the character of your choice. Use the questions below to guide your writing process.

Paragraph One
BASIC (Introduction) should include the following information:


  • Who is your character?
  • Why did you choose this character?
  • What do you like/dislike about this character?
  • Do you relate to this character in any way? If so, how?
  • Do you know someone similar to your character? Explain.

Paragraph Two INTERNAL (1st main point)


  • How is this character revealed at the beginning of the story?
  • Give two specific examples and include one direct quote that describes this character.
  • How do these examples show what kind of character h/she is?

Paragraph Three DEVELOPMENT throughout (2nd main point)

  • How does the character change throughout the course of this story?
  • Give two specific examples and include one direct quote which illustrates a change in the character (i.e. changes in their actions, attitudes, beliefs, or self-concept).
  • Explain why this change is important to the character.

Paragraph Four DEVELOPMENT at conclusion (3rd main point)

  • Describe the character at the end of the story.
  • Give two specific examples and include one direct quote which illustraes how or why the character has changed.
  • Do you think the change is for the better or for the worse? Why?

Paragraph Five CONCLUSION (You have two options here: select only one.)

1. Predict what will happen to the character in the future, considering what has been revealed about him/her throughout the story.

OR

2. Explain what you learned through the experiences of this character and how you feel about what this character has been through.